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Typically, visual novel developers both indie and larger scale select an [[Visual novel engine|engine]] to develop their game software with. It is rare for a visual novel development team to create their own in-house engine from scratch.
Typically, visual novel developers both indie and larger scale select an [[Visual novel engine|engine]] to develop their game software with. It is rare for a visual novel development team to create their own in-house engine from scratch.


== Scripting ==
== Scene direction ==
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{{Main|Scene direction}}
'''Scripting''' (also known as '''staging''', '''direction''', or '''enshutsu''') is the act of inserting audiovisual cues into the game [[Narrative|script]]. In its most basic form, scripting encompasses calling [[art]] assets to the screen and having [[Audio|sound]] and [[music]] stop or play, but can also include more involved things such as using the engine to animate images and adding visual effects.
Scene direction is the intentional manipulation and sequencing of in-game assets to serve a visual novel's narrative. It includes creatively arranging sprites, music, backgrounds, sound effects, and all other in-game assets. While scene direction is a more broad task than simple scripting or programming, it does involve writing [[visual novel engine|engine-readable]] code.


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Latest revision as of 12:47, 15 January 2025

Programming is the stage of development where the actual game software is compiled. Programming encompasses everything related to putting the game together, from user interface implementation to scripting.

Typically, visual novel developers both indie and larger scale select an engine to develop their game software with. It is rare for a visual novel development team to create their own in-house engine from scratch.

Scene direction

Main article: Scene direction

Scene direction is the intentional manipulation and sequencing of in-game assets to serve a visual novel's narrative. It includes creatively arranging sprites, music, backgrounds, sound effects, and all other in-game assets. While scene direction is a more broad task than simple scripting or programming, it does involve writing engine-readable code.